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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2026; 32(47): 122272
Published online Dec 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.122272
Published online Dec 21, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.122272
Table 5 Pathologic endoscopic findings, n (%)
| Findings | Entire cohort (n = 417) | Endoscopy performed (n = 395) |
| No planned endoscopy | 22 (5.3) | |
| Normal findings | 359 (86.1) | 359 (90.9) |
| Pathological findings, all | 36 (8.6) | 36 (9.1) |
| Mucosal hematoma | 3 (0.7) | 3 (0.8) |
| Submucosal hematoma | 8 (1.9) | 8 (2.0) |
| Mucosal erosion/lesion | 13 (3.1) | 13 (3.3) |
| Ulcer | 9 (2.2) | 9 (2.3) |
| Insufficient closure of the entry | 2 (0.5) | 2 (0.5) |
| Active bleeding | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) |
| Pathological findings, needing intervention | 7 (1.7) | 7 (1.8) |
| Endoscopic clip placement for entry closure | 2 (0.5) | 2 (0.5) |
| EVT for deep ulcer | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) |
| Clip and adrenaline application | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) |
| OTSC clip application for bleeding | 2 (0.5) | 2 (0.5) |
| Surgery | 1 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) |
- Citation: Kastner C, Aktanova M, Kollmann L, Marschalek A, Meyer F, Anger J, Flemming I, Lauerer J, Weich A, Brand M, Hann A, von Rahden BH, Flemming S, Germer CT, Seyfried F. Role of postoperative endoscopy after peroral endoscopic myotomy: Evidence from a large cohort study. World J Gastroenterol 2026; 32(47): 122272
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v32/i47/122272.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.122272